KIPP Academy Elementary School

2009-10 Current Address: 928 Simpson Street, 3rd Floor, Bronx, NY 10459
2010-11 Location- Mott Haven Complex @ Concourse Village West & 156th in the Bronx

2010-11 ENROLLMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is KIPP Academy?
KIPP Academy is a free public charter school that opened in 1995 and is now housed at three separate sites:
KIPP Academy Elementary School serving 92 students in grades K, growing to K-4.
KIPP Academy Middle School (grades 5-8) serving approximately 265 students in grades 5-8.
KIPP Academy High School (as part of KIPP NYC College Prep High School) serving 160 students in
grade 9, growing to 9-12.
In 2010-11, KIPP Academy Elementary School will serve approximately 185 Kindergarten and 1st grade
students.

2. What sort of results have KIPP schools had?

• On the2008- 2009 New York State tests, 96% of KIPP Academy 8th graders scored at or above
grade level in Math, as compared to 71% citywide and 60% in the district where KIPP Academy is
located. In English/Language Arts, 98% of 8th graders scored at or above grade level, as
compared to 57% citywide and 37% in KIPP Academy’s host district.
• KIPP Academy’s student daily attendance rate is 98%.
• 86% of KIPP NYC alumni have matriculated to college.

3. How old do you have to be to attend Kindergarten at KIPP Academy Elementary School?
Children must be 5 years of age by December 31st, 2010 to attend Kindergarten.

4. What is the school schedule?

By choosing to enroll at KIPP Academy Elementary School, families and students commit to an extended
school day that lasts from 7:45 am to 4:00 pm on Monday through Friday. They also commit to attending a
Saturday school program that lasts from 9:00 am to 11:00 am one Saturday a month, as well as a two and a
half-week mandatory summer school session (8:00 am to 12:00 pm).
5. What is the school calendar?
In general, KIPP Academy Elementary’s school calendar will follow the same schedule as the New York City
Department of Education during the 2010-2011 school year. As mentioned above, summer school is
mandatory for all KIPP Academy Elementary School students.
6. Do the students wear uniforms to school? Do I have to pay for the uniform shirts?
Yes, all students are required to wear uniforms at KIPP Academy Elementary School. All students will be
provided with one KIPP Academy Elementary shirt free of charge. They will have the opportunity to
purchase additional shirts over the summer and throughout the school year.
7. How many students are in each classroom?
There are twenty-three students in each classroom. Additionally, every Kindergarten and 1st grade
classroom is taught by two full time teachers.
8. Do you take ELL (English Language Learner) or Special Education students?
Yes!

9. When is the first day of school?

The first day of school for incoming Kindergarten and 1st grade students will be in August 2010. While the
exact dates of summer school have yet to be finalized, summer school hours will be from 8:00AM – 2:00PM
and summer school will last for two and half weeks. There is no Saturday School over the summer.
10. Do you have free breakfast and lunch programs?
Yes. Those students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch will receive breakfast and lunch as they did at
their previous school.

11. Will KIPP Academy provide transportation for my child to get to and from the school?
As with any public school, KIPP Academy Elementary School will provide eligible students with a ½ fare or
full fare metrocard depending on how far they live from the school.

ABOUT THE LOTTERY PROCESS

1. Do you have to apply to get into KIPP Academy Elementary School?
KIPP Academy Elementary School is a public school open to all New York students that are incoming
Kindergarten students. The only information needed to enter the KIPP Academy Elementary School’s lottery
is the student’s name and contact information. No test scores, grades, recommendations, or behavioral
history will be taken into consideration. All applications must be received in person by April 8 at 5pm or
postmarked by April 8th if submitted via mail.
2. How does the lottery work? Do I have to attend the lottery? How will I find out if my child was
selected in the lottery?
KIPP Academy Elementary School plans to enroll 92 incoming Kindergarten students annually, including
siblings and returning students. If the number of families interested in attending the school exceeds the
number of students we can serve, then we will conduct a lottery on April 13, 2010 at 5:30pm. All students
entered into the lottery will have their names drawn by an independent auditor. Open slots will be filled in
the following order:
1. Returning students
2. Brothers/Sisters of Current KIPP Academy Students (must attend the same KIPP NYC school)
3. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in Community School District 7
4. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in Community School District 7
5. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in Community School District 7
6. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in Community School District 7
Upon submission of the application, applicants will have the opportunity to document their free and reduced
lunch eligibility. Families do not need to be present at the lottery. Students will be contacted by phone to
discuss the expectations of the school in the order they were drawn until all open slots are filled. Families
may also call the school beginning April 15th to find out the number that they were assigned in the lottery.
3. Do you accept applications 1st graders?
While there will be a lottery for 1st grade students, we anticipate that there will be few, if any, open seats.
4. Can I enter my child’s name in more than one KIPP NYC lottery?
Yes. However, you will need to submit a separate application for each school. Each KIPP NYC school holds a
separate lottery and enrollment process.
5. Can I enter the lottery more than once?
No. Each child may only enter once. Any duplicate applications will be removed prior to the lottery.

6. If I entered the lottery last year, do I need to enter again?

Yes. There is a new lottery every year. Waitlists do not carry over from year to year.
7. Where is the school and who can I contact with additional questions?
The school is currently located at 928 Simpson Street, 3rd floor in the Bronx. However, for the 2010-11
school year, the school will move to its permanent location at the Mott Haven Complex located at the
corner of Concourse Village West and 156th in the Bronx. For more information or to receive an application,
please contact Laurie Price, School Operations Manager at (718)943-3737 or visit
http://www.kippnyc.org/enroll